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If you received any income from stocks, capital gains or mutual funds during the tax year you can expect to receive a Form 1099-DIV. Below is a listing of what each box on Form 1099-DIV represents. Box 1a: This box will include the fully amount of ordinary dividend payouts. Box 1b: This box will include […]

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The top method of receiving a refund is by having it direct deposited into your bank account. This is the top way many taxpayers get their federal income tax refund. When combined with electronic filing it makes receiving your refund quick and easy and is one of the safest ways to get your money back. […]

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One fact to remember when trying to figure out the difference between taxable and non-taxable income is that not all income is specifically excluded by to be taxable. Pretty much any tips or wages made from employment is considered taxable income. Also income gained from services and/or property, no matter if it is cash or […]

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At tax time, you may find yourself considering the affect your IRA contributions may have on your taxes. If you’re planning to fund your retirement through the savings you’ve contributed to an IRA, you should be aware of what will be expected each tax season. Traditional IRAs require the contributor to be under the age […]

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Estimated Taxes Explained

February 27, 2015

Under certain circumstances, such as not having taxes withheld from your wages or paying too little each paycheck towards your taxes, you may be required to make estimated tax payments. At the same time, self-employed individuals generally pay taxes through estimated payments.

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Deducting Medical Expenses

February 26, 2015

If you wish to deduct the payment for any type of medical expense this year, you need to be aware of some new rules that apply to these types of deductions, as they can affect your return. If you are seeking medical or dental expenses deductions you should familiarize yourself with the following guidelines.

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Are you aware of the Alternative Minimum Tax? It’s important to know whether or not it applies to you, and what exactly it means at tax time. Taxpayers who have an annual income above a specified set amount may meet the guidelines required by the Alternative Minimum Tax. This tax strives to keep a minimum […]

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This tax year, many taxpayers will notice a new penalty if they chose to opt out of having health care coverage. This is due to new rules under the Affordable Care Act that state that all Americans must have health insurance. The penalties can be quite large. For example, a wealthy family of five can […]

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As the real estate market begins to trend to the positive side, it’s a good time to review the tax requirements for selling a home, as well as any associated tax breaks. If you sell your primary residence (the one you lived in full time), there’s a chance the sale may be tax-free. However, any […]

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Appropriate Record Retention

February 14, 2015

Your taxes are filed. Your refund’s been deposited. You’re gearing up for another year of deductions and expenses. So what should you do with this year’s tax documents? You may need to use your previous year’s tax documents for reference, or as proof if you get audited. It’s a no brainer that you should save […]

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